R151-4-305. Ruling on a Motion

(1) The presiding officer shall verbally rule on a motion at the conclusion of oral argument whenever possible.

(2) When a presiding officer verbally rules on a motion, the presiding officer shall issue a written ruling within 30 calendar days after the day on which the presiding officer makes the verbal ruling.

(3) If the presiding officer does not verbally rule on a motion at the conclusion of oral argument, the presiding officer shall issue a written ruling on the motion no more than 30 calendar days after:

(a) oral argument; or

(b) if there is no oral argument, the final submission on the motion as outlined in R151-4-304(2).

(4) The failure of the presiding officer to comply with the requirements of R151-4-305:

(a) is not a basis for dismissal of the matter; and

(b) may not be considered an automatic denial or grant of the motion.